The Burlesque Ball

	Hosted by Cameron Knight Cameron has worked extensively as an actor and comedian over the past 8 years. He recently finished up working with Foxtel's The Comedy Channel after 5 years. During that time he hosted various television shows including a game show on Fox 8 called 'Chain Reaction', a gong show on The Comedy Ch, ' We'll Call You'. As well as 'Hit & Run', a show which pitted comedians against their fears and made them write and perform new material about it at The Comedy Store. More recently Cameron was nominated for an ASTRA Award in 2008 for Best Male Presenter for his efforts on Stand Up Australia which showcased some of the best local and international comedians. He also co-starred in the improvised comedy show on The Comedy Channel, 'Comedy Slapdown'. Cameron continues to do stand up and improvised comedy around Australia whilst also focusing on his acting career.
	AMBER RAY (USA) Direct from New York - Amber Ray is one of the true international Burlesque sensations. Amber Ray’s pageantry is reminiscent of many iconic genres of the past and present and a major force in the evolving future culture of popular art. Her chameleonic qualities measure vast differences and are sure to startle with grace, confrontation and fantastical flamboyance. She embodies the dream of other mythical worlds, reavealing her stature as a provocative exotic creature.
	Vivi Valentine The lovable Vivi Valentine just adores the colour pink. Born under a soft peachy pink sunset of a forgotten land, she has travelled the world hunting and gathering the most precious objects, finding inspiration for her unique costumes and repertoire. Wether it be her charming renditions of classic 50’s burlesque or her exciting innovative character based routines Vivi leaves audiences always ready for more. Appearing at numerous high profile corporate, fashion and music events Vivi has worked with the following names of mention: Louis Vuitton, Sydney Fashion Week, Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival, Big Day Out, Parklife, fashion label Romance was Born, Kathryn del Barton at the Kaliman Gallery, Oyster Magazine and recently landed the starring role in Sneaky Sound System’s clip “When We Were Young”.
	Little Kelly Doll She is undeniably Australia's pinup pocket rocket, former Australian Rock and Roll & Swing Champion and full time time stick of dynamite Miss Kelly Ann Doll has entertained audiences for over 13 years . She has been described as the best thing to come out of barbie's picture perfect family, "hot, fast and down right dirty", "foot work that it needs to be seen to be believed" and "aerials that will make your head spin, she has no fear". Whether its dancing, posing or performing, this doll was born to entertain.
	Lauren LaRouge Miss Lauren LaRouge a burning new fixture on the Burlesque / Cabaret scene has been exciting and delighting patrons from all walks of life with her seductive smoky vocals and her thrilling electric Ukulele. Re-interpreting much loved classics from Johnny Cash and the Rolling Stones to contemporary classics such as Amy Winehouse Miss LaRouge has her audiences in the palm of her hand as she captivates them with her sensuous voice, classic glamour and breezy humour.
	Lena Marlene Lena Marlene is a Burlesque and aerial performer with such events as The Big Day Out, The Burlesque Ball and the Abbey Museum Medieval Banquet under her belt. She teaches Pole Dancing and Burlesque and am a co-director of Scoundrelles. She is one half of an Opera/Cirque duo called Lascivite and also a performer for The RaGTaG Revue and the artistic director for it's shows at the Fringe Bar. On top of this she performs fire, aerials, stilt walking and character acting for Big Top Entertainment. Lena is twice former national finalist of Miss Nude Australia, Miss Gold Coast and Exotic Angels Australia Best Entertainer amongst others!
	Vesper White (Appearing Melbourne Only) Leaping from the depths of a strong, ice-cold cocktail, Miss Vesper White is the latest burlesque beauty to hit Australia! As a young lass she was trained in ballet and theatre, and now as the youngest addition to sensational Sydney's growing burlesque scene at only nineteen years old, her curves and moves will captivate you, tease you, excite you, amuse you, knock the living daylights out of you! Are you ready for her? With the charm and cheek of a Tease-a-rama girl, the raw energy and excitement of Bettie Page, the heart-stopping hip-grind of the Chicago State Fair exotics, Vesper is one sizzling cocktail explosion sure to leave a spark on the end of your tongue - a temptation you simply cannot afford to miss!
	Lanie Lane (Appearing Sydney Only) Weaving a love of many genres into her music, Lanie Lane is meticulous with her songwriting standards whilst developing a distinctive voice that can carry many styles. She is not afraid to break through existing confinements that inhibit many songwriters today. There is a freedom in the writing that is uncommon, while moving within a jazz language. Lanie Lane's voice sings as it might also speak, with a vocal style that has been likened to a young Billie Holiday, Bjork, Kate Bush and Blossom Dearie.
	Brisbane: Tyrone Noonan & Band Take the sunniest day you've ever had, rock out like you never have before while singing the most honest truths you have ever uttered at the top of your lungs and you're well on your way to realising the potential of the forthcoming album from singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tyrone Noonan. As co-vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist and composer for george, one of Australia's most beloved bands of recent times, it would have been easy for Noonan to rest on his laurels - after all he does know how it feels to sit at the apex of the Australian music industry, to win an ARIA award, to represent his country at L.A.'s Musexpo, to play in front of a TV audience of billions (Rugby World Cup) and of course what it takes to support international superstars like Macy Gray, Jewel and Tori Amos.
	Sydney: Swingrite Big Band Swing Rites 9 piece Big Band will bring the sounds of the 40's and 50's alive. The music of Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble`will set the ambience for the Burlesque Ball with the authentic sounds of the big band era
	Melbourne: The Cairo Club Orchestra The Cairo Club Orchestra is a hot dance band performing the hits and misses of the roaring 1920's through to the swing era of the 1940's. Based in Melbourne, Australia and under the expert leadership of jazz eccentric Peter Milley, the famous Cairo Club Orchestra specialises in recreating music from an era that never actually happened in their part of the world.
YOU!!!	There will be an opportunity for 1 guest each city to Fan Dance / Burlesque dance to win!!!